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Specialist Export Control

Helsing· Operations
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MunichFull-timePosted today

About the role

Specialist Export Control role focusing on translating regulatory compliance into operational execution within a defense AI company. Owns daily export control operations, licensing, releases, screening, and customs interface, while driving scalable processes, system rollouts, and licensing architectures for new programs and sites.

Responsibilities

  • End-to-End BAFA Licensing: Manage individual, global, and general licenses (AGG) for exports, transfers, and tech data, including conditions and deadlines.
  • Transaction Releases: Clear shipments, services, and software releases (list checks, end-use/end-user verification, catch-all assessments).
  • Sanctions Screening: Execute and document EU, UN, OFAC, and UK list screenings, resolving hits and false positives.
  • ERP Master Data: Ensure export control classifications (AL-No., ECCN) in the ERP match the reality of our products.
  • Customs Interface: Align with logistics and brokers on ATLAS filings, proofs of origin, and Carnets.
  • Advisory & Documentation: Guide internal stakeholders (Sales, Engineering, Procurement) and maintain an audit-proof record of all compliance decisions.
  • Program Export Concepts: Build licensing architectures for new programs, consortia, and sites from proposal phase.
  • System Rollouts & Automation: Drive implementation and optimization of export control tools (e.g., SAP GTS, AEB, Descartes) to automate workflows.
  • ICP Evolution: Upgrade internal processes and control mechanisms to meet BAFA ICP requirements.
  • Audits & Metrics: Lead internal checks, support external/AEO audits, and establish hard KPIs (lead times, hit rates).
  • Team Enablement: Design and roll out practical, target-group-specific compliance trainings.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of hands-on experience in operational export control within industrial, technology, or defense settings (or similar transaction-heavy roles).
  • Proven track record of independently leading projects (system rollouts, process digitization, export frameworks) across departments.
  • Strong knowledge of BAFA licensing procedures including ELAN-K2 and EU regulatory frameworks (AWG/AWV, EU Dual-Use Regulation 2021/821, Ausfuhrliste, EU sanctions law).
  • Practical experience with ERP/export control software (e.g., SAP, SAP GTS, AEB) and understanding of master data and screening logic.
  • Ability to operate under real-time pressure with structured, deadline-driven approach.
  • Fluent in German and English (written and spoken).
  • Willingness and eligibility to obtain national security clearance (SÜG).

Skills

Required:BAFA licensingEU Dual-Use RegulationAWG/AWVERP systems (SAP / SAP GTS / AEB)Screening & Compliance

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • VSOP options
  • Relocation support up to €2,500 and 4 weeks temporary accommodation
  • Learning: €500/£450 yearly allowance
  • Health & wellness: gym membership and mental health support (Nilo.health)
  • Social: company events and monthly social allowances
  • Enhanced parental leave: 22 weeks fully paid for primary caregivers & 6 weeks for secondary caregivers
  • Family support: 5 days paid family emergency leave, 100% remote work option during pregnancy and phased return to work
Last updated Oct 27, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About Helsing

Helsing | Artificial intelligence to protect our democracies

AI for electronic warfareAI-enabled precision mass and autonomous systemsAutonomous air dominanceMass defence manufacturingRecce strike softwareUnderwater autonomous massliquid-ai-recruiting-target
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